Plant Biotechnology and Genetics: Principles, Techniques, and Applications

Stewart, CN (ed)

ISBN 10: 0470043814 / ISBN 13: 9780470043813

Published by Wiley, 2008

About this Item

This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Book contains pen markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,950grams, ISBN:9780470043813.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Plant Biotechnology and Genetics: Principles, Techniques, and Applications
• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0470043814
• ISBN 13: 9780470043813
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Poor
• Weight: 950 grams
• Seller catalogs:
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About this title

Synopsis

Designed to inform and inspire the next generation of plant biotechnologists

Plant Biotechnology and Genetics explores contemporary techniques and applications of plant biotechnology, illustrating the tremendous potential this technology has to change our world by improving the food supply. As an introductory text, its focus is on basic science and processes. It guides students from plant biology and genetics to breeding to principles and applications of plant biotechnology. Next, the text examines the critical issues of patents and intellectual property and then tackles the many controversies and consumer concerns over transgenic plants. The final chapter of the book provides an expert forecast of the future of plant biotechnology.

Each chapter has been written by one or more leading practitioners in the field and then carefully edited to ensure thoroughness and consistency. The chapters are organized so that each one progressively builds upon the previous chapters. Questions set forth in each chapter help students deepen their understanding and facilitate classroom discussions.

Inspirational autobiographical essays, written by pioneers and eminent scientists in the field today, are interspersed throughout the text. Authors explain how they became involved in the field and offer a personal perspective on their contributions and the future of the field. The text's accompanying CD-ROM offers full-color figures that can be used in classroom presentations with other teaching aids available online.

This text is recommended for junior- and senior-level courses in plant biotechnology or plant genetics and for courses devoted to special topics at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. It is also an ideal reference for practitioners.

About the Author

C. Neal Stewart Jr. PhD, holds the Racheff Chair of Excellence in Plant Molecular Genetics and is a Professor in the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Dr. Stewart serves on the editorial boards of BMC Biotechnology, Sensors, and Trends in Plant Science, and is an Associate Editor for In Vitro Developmental and Cellular Biology—Plant.